1.The Quest for Truth
Ludwig Holly and his ward Leo's quest for the truth behind the legend of Leo's ancestry takes them to Africa. Stars Tim McInnerny.
Ludwig Holly and his ward Leo's quest for the truth behind the legend of Leo's ancestry takes them to Africa.
Here they find Ayesha, 2000 years old but beautiful beyond all description, despotically ruling her secret kingdom.
H Rider Haggard's 19th century best-seller set in a mysterious African kingdom.
It explores the complex themes of imperial arrogance, sexual obsession, power and isolation that lie behind the high adventure.
Starring Tim McInnerny.
Dramatised in two parts by Hattie Naylor.
Ludwig Holly ...... Tim McInnerny
Leo ...... Oliver Chris
Ayesha ...... Mia Soteriou
Job ...... Howard Coggins
Billali ...... Ben Onwukwe
Amenartas/Ustane ...... Janice Acquah
Vincey ...... Tom Sherman
Agarah ...... Damian Lynch
Young Leo ...... Oliver Baynham
Composed music by Elizabeth Purnell.
Producer: Sara Davies
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in July 2006.
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